Barringtonia acutangula Linn.: An Integrative Review of Traditional Medicine, Active Phytochemicals, and Future Drug Development
Vandana Narvariya, Jai Singh Vaghela
ABSTRACT
Barringtonia acutangula Linn. is a valuable medicinal plant widely used in traditional medicine for the treatment of diabetes, inflammation, infections, liver disorders, and gastrointestinal diseases. Various parts of the plant contain important bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, tannins, saponins, triterpenoids, and phenolic compounds, which contribute to its diverse pharmacological activities. Scientific studies have reported significant antidiabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, and nephroprotective properties of B. acutangula. Due to these therapeutic benefits, the plant is gaining importance in pharmaceutical and phytopharmaceutical research for the development of herbal formulations and novel therapeutic agents. This review summarizes the traditional uses, phytochemical constituents, pharmacological activities, and emerging pharmaceutical applications of Barringtonia acutangula, highlighting its future potential in modern medicine and drug development.
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